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EO53 VWU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 140,106 miles on the clock, averaging 8,642 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 VWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,642

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,072
Average per year8,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 VWU 17k48k78k109k140k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage135,034 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage127,595 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage120,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage113,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,428 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage101,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,475 miles
PASS
Mileage86,395 miles
Since last MOT+15,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage53,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage46,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage40,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage32,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage25,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage16,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VWU

What car is EO53 VWU?

EO53 VWU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 VWU?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VWU was 140,106 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VWU passed its MOT?

EO53 VWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2021.

Is EO53 VWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 VWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO53 VWU?

EO53 VWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.